2020 Admission International Students Entrance …...But as for Master's Degree Programs of Law and...

Kansai University Graduate School

2020 Admission

International Students Entrance Examination Guidelines

Common Items of all Graduate Schools＊ Application guidelines of each Graduate School has published

in a separate file. Please check together.

Privacy PolicyWith regards to personal information received on application which is liable to specify the individual (hereafter

“Personal Information”), Kansai University Graduate School (hereafter “the Graduate School”) will treat the information carefully in accordance with applicable laws and the Kansai University Graduate School Privacy Policy.

The Kansai University Graduate School Privacy Policy can be found on the top page of the Graduate School's website (http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp) under “Privacy Policy.”

1. Use of Personal InformationPersonal Information from applicants is used only for the following purposes:

(1) To administrate entrance examinations (to receive applications, to deliver admission forms, and to operate entrance examinations)

(2) To announce examination results(3) To complete procedures up to enrollment

2. Management of Personal InformationThe Graduate School has assigned a personal information protection administrator to ensure that Personal Information from applicants for the three purposes listed above is managed carefully and deleted appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances after a fixed period of custody.

3. Sharing of Personal InformationThe Graduate School will share some Personal Information with Kansai University Kyosaikai (an affiliated organ of Kansai University for mutual-aid program) to enhance student life on campus.

　《Sharing of Personal Information and its purpose》　 Administrative numbers, names, address, phone number, dates of birth, assigned graduate school, major,

and course　for verifying the payment of the enrollment and registration fees to the above affiliated organ.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information to third partiesThe Graduate School will not share Personal　Information with third parties without consent of the applicant, except when compelled by laws and ordinances.

5. Sharing of Personal Information with ContractorsThe Graduate School may share some Personal Information with contractors in order to carry out the operations described in 1 above. In such cases it shall contract them to handle the Personal Information appropriately based on its Privacy Policy.

6. Statistical data on entrance examinationsThe Graduate School compiles statistical data about entrance examinations but does not identify applicants. This data will be used for individuals interested in the Graduate School, and utilized to analyze the Graduate School's future entrance examinations.

7. Disclosure, correction, and deletion of the Personal InformationWhen requested by an applicant to disclose, correct, or delete his or her Personal Information, the Graduate School will accommodate that request promptly in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and other guidelines after verifying the applicant. Data pertaining entrance examination score will not be disclosed.

8. InquiriesInquiries concerning applicants' Personal Information, including requests to disclose, correct, or delete it, will be directed to Graduate School Admissions Division of Kansai University Entrance Examination Center.

Graduate School Admissions DivisionKansai University Entrance Examination Center

3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka Prefecture 564-8680　Phone: 06-6368-1121 (main)

Special Economic Assistance for Applicants suffered from disasters in the applied area of Disaster Relief Act

Kansai University Graduate School takes a special measure of reduction and exemption of application fees for the applicants of the entrance examinations the applicable district of Disaster Relief Act. We will also conduct the economic assistances to the said enrollees according to the conditions.

As for more information, see the Graduate School information website.

ContentsPrivacy Policy

I Entrance examination schedule and deadlines for the 2020 academic year 1

II To be recognized before application 2

III From application to enrollment 3

　1. Application process 3

　2. Downloading the examination admission slip 5

　3. Taking the entrance examination 5

　4. Checking the announced results 6

　5. Enrollment steps 6

IV Online application and payment of the application fee 7

V Precautions concerning online applications and application documents 9

VI Precautions concerning payment of the application fee 11

　Support to acquire visa for the overseas resident examinees and enrollees 12

VII Extended enrollment program 14

VIII General information 16

　1. Entrance examination considerations 16

　2. Precautions concerning the entrance examination 16

　3. Administering of the entrance examination 17

　4. Enrollment Procedures 18

　5. School fees and other fees for 2020 19

　6. Scholarship Information for the 2020 academic year 24

　7. Getting to Kansai University 26

　8. Examination sites 27

Online application Q&A

※Application guidelines of each Graduate School. <separate file>　■ Graduate School of Law　■ Graduate School of Letters　■ Graduate School of Economics　■ Graduate School of Business and Commerce　■ Graduate School of Sociology　■ Graduate School of Informatics　■ Graduate School of Science and Engineering　■ Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research　■ Graduate School of Psychology　■ Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences　■ Graduate School of East Asian Cultures　■ Graduate School of Governance　■ Graduate School of Health and Well-being※The statement of reason for applying is not available in English.

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I. �Entrance�examination�schedule�and�deadlines�for�the�2020�academic�year

The application process consists of filling in online application, paying the application fee, and submitting the required application documents. Only filling in online application does not constitute applying for admission to the Graduate School.Review the Guidelines carefully before applying.

【Spring Enrollment】

July application October application December application February application

Graduate school Health and Well-being

All graduate schools＊ Foreign Language Education and Research

All graduate schools＊

Dates for online application and payment of application fee

May 17(Fri) to May 31(Fri), 2019

August 23(Fri) to September 6(Fri), 2019

October 25(Fri) to November 8(Fri), 2019

December 20(Fri), 2019 to January 10(Fri), 2020

Dates for submission of application documents


August 30(Fri) to September 6(Fri), 2019

November 1(Fri) to November 8(Fri), 2019

December 20(Fri), 2019 to January 10(Fri), 2020

Start date for downloads examination admission slip

July 1(Mon), 2019

September 30(Mon), 2019

December 2(Mon), 2019

February 17(Mon), 2020

Dates of entrance examination

July 6(Sat), 2019

[alternate date]July 20(Sat), 2019

[Informatics, Societal Safety Sciences, Health and Well-being] October 5(Sat), 2019

[alternate date] October 26(Sat), 2019

[Others] October 6(Sun), 2019

[alternate date] October 27(Sun), 2019

December 8(Sun), 2019

[alternate date] December 15(Sun), 2019

February 22(Sat), 2020

[alternate date] February 23(Sun), 2020

Date of announcement of results

July 12(Fri), 2019

[alternate date]July 26(Fri), 2019

October 11(Fri), 2019

[alternate date] November 1(Fri), 2019

December 13(Fri), 2019

[alternate date] December 20(Fri), 2019

February 28(Fri), 2020

Enrollment step I-(1)

July 12(Fri) to July 26(Fri), 2019

[alternate date]July 26(Fri) to August 9(Fri), 2019

October 11(Fri) to October 25(Fri), 2019

[alternate date] November 1(Fri) to November 15(Fri), 2019

December 13(Fri) to December 27(Fri), 2019

[alternate date] December 20(Fri), 2019 to January 6(Mon), 2020

February 28(Fri) to March 16(Mon), 2020

Enrollment step I-(2) and II

February 18(Tue) to March 16(Mon), 2020

＊ Ph.D. Degree Program at the Graduate School of Health and Well-being does not hold on entrance examination for international students.

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【Autumn Enrollment】

July Application

Graduate school LettersScience and EngineeringEast Asian Cultures

Dates for onlineapplication andpayment of applicationfee


Dates for submissionof applicationdocuments


Start date fordownloadsexaminationadmission slip

June 29(Mon), 2020

Dates of entranceexamination

July 5(Sun), 2020[alternate date]July 19(Sun), 2020

Date of announcementof results

July 10(Fri), 2020[alternate date]July 27(Mon), 2020

Enrollment step I-(1) July 10(Fri) to July 27(Mon), 2020[alternate date]July 27(Mon) to August 7(Fri), 2020

Enrollment step I-(2)and II

August 21(Fri) to September 7(Mon), 2020

【Alternate dates of entrance examinaion】In case of a storm warning or public transportation stoppages due to typhoon approaching, examination willbe conducted at the above alternate date. In such incidents, be sure to see the Graduate School EntranceExamination Web Site at 7:00 on the designated day of the examination.

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II.�To�be�recognized�before�application

Re-screening�of�Qualification�for�Entrance�ExaminationIn the following cases, application is admitted without screening (only in the case of applying to the same graduate school without change of applicant's academic career)(1) In case the applicant who has already been admitted as qualified and applies for entrance examination of

another date within the same academic year. (2) In case the applicant who is a qualified Foreign research student and applies continuously to another

entrance examination as an international student.

Judged ‘Not-qualified’ ・Returning the application documents

Application Steps （1）Filling in the online application （2）Payment of application fee （3）Submission of Application Slip

Application completed

Contact to Graduate School Admissions Division Phone; 06-6368-1407E-mail; [email protected]

Application of Qualification Screening for each Entrance Examination

・Need to screen the qualification・Not able to judge whether qualified or not by oneself

Qualified

Not required for screening

Judged ‘Qualified’

Need to screen the qualification

Confirm the qualification（Confirm the required qualification of each entrance examination according to ‘Details of Admission’ mentioned below.）

【To apply】[Application Date] In case of by mail, the documents should be delivered by the designated date.○Spring Enrollment・July application　Graduate School of Health and Well-being; April 26 (Fri), 2019・October application　Graduate School of Informatics　Graduate School of Science and Engineering; July 5 (Fri), 2019　The other Graduate Schools; July 19 (Fri), 2019・December application　Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research;　October 18 (Fri), 2019・February application　Graduate School of Informatics　Graduate School of Science and Engineering; November 22 (Fri), 2019　The other Graduate Schools; December 6 (Fri), 2019○Autumn Enrollment・July application　Graduate School of Science and Engineering; April 17 (Fri), 2020　The other Graduate Schools; April 24 (Fri), 2020[Application Documents] ・Application form for each Qualification Screening ・Every Application Document for Entrance Examination (except for Application Slip) ＊Confirm ‘2 Application Documents’ of each Entrance Examination.

[Submission Address] by hand or mail Kansai University Graduate School Admissions Division 3-3-35, Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, OSAKA 564-8680, JAPAN

Notification of the screening results【by phone and sending the notification document】(Schedule date of notification)○Spring Enrollment ・July application May 9 (Thu), 2019 ・October application July 25 (Thu), 2019 ・December application October 23 (Wed), 2019 ・February application December 12 (Thu), 2019○Autumn Enrollment ・July application May 14 (Thu), 2020

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III.�From�application�to�enrollment

1�Application�stepsPlease applicate according to the following next steps.

① Online application ▶ ② Payment of application fee ▶ ③ Submission of application documents

　●You need all of the above ①～③steps　to complete application.　●Online application should be finished by 23:00 of the deadline.　●Information entered on the online application will be used for the process from examination to enrollment. 　＊Layout and used terms may be altered.

1 Access to the online application site.

　●Online application site: 　　https://www.univ-jp.com/kansai-u/　Note 1： Application through PC will be recommended.　Note 2： As for the applicants of qualification screening, please applicate after becoming ‘Qualified'　Note 3： When the online application isn't usable, contact Graduate School Admissions Group by the

beginning day of online application for each examination schedule. In other questionable cases, refer to ‘Online application Q&A' at the end of the brochure.

2 Recognize application steps and begin to register the application

Recognize the applications steps and date of examination, and click ‘Register the application'.

3 See ‘Terms of Agreement’ about ‘Terms of service’ and ‘Handling of personal information’.

Read ‘Terms of service' and ‘Handling of personal information' and select ‘Agree' and click ‘Next'.

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4 Enter your application information ①.

Select application information (Major, Program, Type of entrance examination, and others), and see the application fee, and click ‘NEXT'If you hope to apply both of the international students entrance examination and foreign research students selection examination, click

‘Dual application of Master's degree and foreign research students’ of the item of ‘▼Degree',Please note that the submission of application documents are different.

5 Enter your application information ②．

Select applying specialization, field, specialized subject, adviser and others and click ‘Next’

6 Enter personal information.

According to the instruction of the screen, enter each item, and click ‘NEXT'.Web entry completion mail will be sent to your registered mail address.

Your name must be the same one at the residence certificate, passport, and resident card.Enter your name and address using JIS level-1 or level-2 letter set. If not using the set, enter with alternative letter (Katakana and others).The name of international students is basically registered with Katakana. You can also use kanji if you want. In this case using Kanji will be also JIS level-1 or 2.Your name of student ID and others will be registered with letters which you have entered.

7 Recognize application contents.

If you can't find any wrong points about application contents (application information ①/② and personal information), click ‘NEXT'.

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8 Enter settlement information.

Select payment way among ‘Credit card', or ‘Pay-easy at ATM of convenience store, or financial institution, or online banking', or ‘Bank transfer card' and click ‘Completion of application registration'.● In detail, see ‘� Pay application fee' of the

brochure or ‘Payment method of application and selection fees' on the online application site.

● When you pay the application fee through ‘Pay-eer',‘Creditasy' at ATM of convenience store

　 or financial institution, the number acquired at the completion of application registration will be needed (the number differs by payee).

Then click ‘Settle’ on the popping-up settlement processing screen.*Application entry completion mail will be sent.

9 Complete application registration.

Complate application registration.Click ‘Print application form 'and print a set of application documents.Click ‘Download of Application from and Address sheet' and print the necessary documents, including

‘Application reason' (designated papers of the University).In order to check the documents, you should never fail to see the following‘2 application documents' Then print the reference number and payment information or write down the necessary matters.Reference number acquired at the completion of online application will be needed at � Download of examination slip' to note it down.

If you find any mistakes between payment of application fee and completion of online application, re-start from the first step. If you register again, dispose the proceeding application form and various numbers (reference number, number of payment slip, and others). Even if you submit application documents or pay application fee by using those numbers, you can't complete application steps. When you find any mistakes of registration contents after paying the application fee or submitting application documents, contact Graduate School Admissions Division of Kasai University.

10 Pay application fee.

Please pay the application fee of ¥35,000 during the designated period.For applicants going through the applicants of qualification screening, please proceed to payment the application fee after becoming‘Qualified'Once payment, it cannot be refunded.However, application fee can be refunded in the following cases. Contact Admissions Division within 7 dsys after application deadline.・You paid money more than designated amount (including dual payment).・You could not submit application documents until the designated date after payment of application fee.・ Though you paid application fee and submitting the necessary documents, the University didn't

recognize your application according to the reasons, including inadequacy of application documents, or not to be qualified as applicants.

　 Any commission accompanied by return fee to the foreign financial institution will be subjected to applicants.

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●Pay the application fee.For detailed information, see “How to pay the application fee” displayed on the online application page.Pay the application fee with any of (1)～(5) methods.

(1) Paying at a financial institution, or at one of the university's payment counters. In Cash 　When paying the fee, use the application form you printed after completing the online application (for applicant),　the bank transfer form (for the financial institution), and your receipt (for applicant).　＊ The bank transfer form is only used when paying at a financial institution, or at one of the university's payment

counters. (It cannot be used at convenience stores.)

(2) Paying method at a convenience store. In Cash

(3) Paying method at ATM of the financial　institution (Pay-easy). In Cash 　 In Bank Card

(4) Paying method through online banking services. Account debit

(5) Paying method with credit card.

● Please pay the application fee by the payment deadline specified when you complete your online application, regardless of the application fee payment deadline for each enrollment schedule.

● If your credit card is declined, please contact your credit card firm directly.● The application fee is non-refundable.● The application fee cannot be paid with ATMs in convenience stores.● Separate charges will be needed in addition to the application fee. See the online application website for

details.

The application process is completed.

Bring the application slip from the terminal unit to the counter and pay the required amount of money.

Select "Assorted Service

Menus".

Select "Online Reception

of Assorted Charges".

Select "Payment of

Assorted Charges".

Enter "Customer Number" and "Confirmation Number".

Bring the receipt from the terminal unit to the counter and pay

the required amount of money.

Enter "Online Payment

Number".

Enter "Online Payment

Number".

Review the information and pay the required

amount of money.

Enter "Online Payment Number" on the display unit of the counter.


Select "Payment of Charges".

Select "Payment of

Assorted Charges".

Select "Internet Reception, Payment

of Assorted Charges".

Tell the clerk, "I would like to pay the application

fee through online system".

Select "Payment of Assorted

Charges".

Bring the application slip from the terminal unit to the counter and

pay the required amount of money.

Bring the receipt from the terminal unit to the counter and pay

the required amount of money.

Tell the clerk "I would like to pay the application

fee through online services", and offer the printed transfer form or the number of transfer

form.

＊If you didn’t print the form, you may just offer

the number.

You cannot use the copy machine with multi

functions.

7-Eleven LAWSON and MINI-STOP

FamilyMart(Fami-Port)

Circle K Sunkus(Karuwaza Station)

Seico mart Daily Yamazaki(Three F)

Select "Payment of Charges (Pay-easy)"

or "Pay-easy".

Enter the number of receipt institution of "58021".


Select payment method (in cash or in bank card), and pay the required

amount of money.

You can pay the application fee through ATM coping with "Pay-easy" and Japan Post Bank.

＊The name on the card used to pay the fee does not need to match the name of the applicant.

However, the applicant's information must be entered on the "Personal Information Entry" screen.

Select "Pay with credit card" on the online application screen.

Enter the card information.Your payment is complete.

You can use any credit card bearing the following logo marks to pay the fee.

Select "Payment with Online Banking Services" on the online application

website.

Select and login "Online Banking Services (Pay-easy)" among

the list of financial institutions.

Review the information and pay the required amount of money.

You can use the online banking services of various financial institutions as well as onlinebanking service specialties.　　　　　

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【Cautionary note】

If paying at a financial institution1. After referring to Online application and payment of the application fee, transfer the fee by 1:00 pm on the

day of the deadline of the designated payment period from your local bank, or other financial institution that can wire transfers. 　＊ Do not use an automatic teller machine (ATM) in banks. You cannot use Japan Post Bank either.

2. When paying the fee, use the application form printed after completing the online application (applicant copy), the bank transfer form (for financial institution), and your receipt (applicant copy).

3. Present the bank transfer form (which will be kept by the branch at which you make the transfer) and your receipt (applicant copy) to the bank clerk without separating them, and be sure to have the clerk send the outlined part of the bank transfer form.

4. After verifying that the receipt (applicant copy) bears a seal from the financial institution indicating that payment was received, store it carefully with your records. (There is no need to include the receipt when you submit the application documents.)

If paying at one of the university's payment counters1. When selecting your payment method in the online application, choose “Bank transfer”, and transfer the fee

during the designated deadline.2. When paying the fee, use the application form printed on completing the online application (applicant copy),

the bank transfer form (for financial institutions), and your receipt (applicant copy).3. After verifying that the receipt (applicant copy) bears a seal indicating that payment was received, store

it carefully with your records. (There is no need to include the receipt when you submit the application documents.)

4. Payment hours are as follows:Cashier Section Branch Office (1st floor, Shin-Kansaidaigaku-Kaikan South Bldg., Senriyama Campus) 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pmTakatsuki Office 9:00 am to 4:00 pm＊

Muse Office 9:00 am to 4:00 pm＊

Sakai Campus Office 9:00 am to 4:00 pm＊

＊ Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and other designated days by the university.

If paying at a convenience store, using 【Pay-easy】of ATM of financial institutions1. Please pay the application fee by the payment deadline specified on the last screen of the online application,

or the deadline you received by email after you completed the online application. This is irrespective of the application fee payment deadline for the enrollment schedule you have chosen.

2. When paying the application fee, you will not use the application form printed on completing the online application (applicant copy), the bank transfer form (for financial institutions), or your receipt (applicant copy). If paying at a convenience store, keep the application fee receipt and other documents that you receive after paying the fee. (There is no need to include the receipt when you submit the application documents.)

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For applicants from overseas;When you fill in the online application, you can select ＇paying with a credit card＇ and pay the application fee as far as possible. You can use it in the name of your parent and relatives.If you don’t have a card, send an application fee through a bank transfer through. Follow the procedures below. Make sure to pay ¥2,500 as Bank Charges in Japan in addition to the application fee.Type of transfer Telegraphic TransferMethod of transfer Bank Transfer (Advise and Credit)Charges of transfer Local charges borne by remitter and overseas charge by beneficiary

Please be sure to choose ‘SHA’ on the application form.Currency JPYAmount of transfer ￥37,500

(￥35,000 of application fee+￥2,500 of Japanese bank charge) Bank AccountName of Bank Resona Bank LtdName of Branch Tenroku BranchAddress 7-1-24, Tenjinbashi Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, OSAKA 530-0041 JAPANSwift Address DIWAJPJTAccount Type Ordinary AccountAccount Number 8350312Account Holder Kansai UniversityHolder’s Address 3-3-35, Yamate-cho Suita-shi, OSAKA 564-8680 JAPAN(Cautions)*The name of remitter should be the same as applicant.

　・ After overseas transfer, attach a copy of overseas transfer request to your email, and send it to Kansai University Graduate School Admission Division ([email protected]) and then enclose it along with application documents.

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11 Submitting the application documentsPlace the application documents in to a 240×332 mm envelope, attach with ‘Address sheet for envelop'

(designated by the University), and submit it to the appropriate address (see below) during the designated range of dates.*Click and print ‘Download of Application form and Address sheet' on the screen of ‘9 Complete application registration'.(In case of submission by hand)

【Delivery by hand】Submit your application documents to the Graduate School Admissions Division (1st floor, SHIN-

KANSAIDAIGAKU-KAIKAN North Bldg.) between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm during the designated range of dates.*Also in such case, put the documents into the envelop of 332×246mm attached with ‘Address sheet for envelop'

【Submission by mail】Mail your application documents by simple registered express mail during the designated range of dates.(All documents must be received by the deadline.)

Send your application documents through Express Mail Service (EMS) or the international delivery service (The documents must arrive no later than the deadline.). And mail your tracking number to Graduate School Admissions Divison through PC.Fill the required matters in ‘Address sheet for the return envelope’ and send it together with the application documents.

Address:Kansai University Graduate School Admissions Division3-3-35, Yamate-cho Suita-shi , OSAKA 564-8680 JAPANTel: +81-6-6368-1407E-mail: [email protected]

【Graduate School of Informatics】2-1-1 Ryozenji-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka Prefecture 569-1095Takatsuki Office, Kansai University (Graduate School Desk)Tel: +81-72-690-3213E-mail: [email protected]

【Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences】7-1 Hakubai-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka Prefecture 569-1098Muse Office, Kansai UniversityTel: +81-72-684-4000E-mail: [email protected]

【Graduate School of Health and Well-being】1-11-1 Kaorigaoka-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Prefecture 590-8515Sakai Campus Office, Kansai UniversityTel: +81-72-229-5022E-mail: sakai/@ml.kandai.jp

For applicants from overseas;

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Cautionary note concerning1. Be sure to fill in the “Graduate (master's) thesis topic” field on the statement of reason for applying, even

if your choice is a tentative one. If you do not have a graduate (master's) thesis or if you do not have a faculty advisor, enter “None.”

2. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your resident card or passport.

3. If filling in the application documents by hand, use a black ink or ballpoint pen. If you are using a computer or other means to complete the forms at the instruction of the graduate school to which you are applying, enter the requested information in the designated form and print it out without modifying the format.

4. Others(1) If the name on the certificate differs from the name under which you are applying, submit a separate

official certificate or other document that establishes your identity.(2) Certificates must be in Japanese, English, or Chinese. If you are submitting one or more certificates in

another language, you must also submit a Japanese or English translation that has been certified by an embassy or other public institution.

(3) If you fail to submit all application documents by the application deadline, your application may not be recognized as valid.

(4) Once received, documents will not be returned.(5) Inquiries concerning the application process must be directed on the days other than Sundays, public

holidays and the following periods.　　・ Saturdays from August 1(Thur.) to September 20(Fri.) in 2019　　・ From August 11(Sun.) to 20(Tue.) in 2019　　・ From December 26(Thur.), 2019 to January 6(Mon.), 2020　　・ Saturdays from August 1(Sat.) to September 20(Sat.) in 2020　　・ From August 11(Thur.) to 20(Thur.) in 2020

12 Downloading the examination admission slip

Download your examination admission slip between 10:00 am of the start date for application downloads and the date of the examination, and print it on A4(240×332mm)-size paper. Bring your printed application form with you on the day of the examination.

【URL for examination admission slip download】　https://www.univ-jp.com/jyukenhyo/kandai/　Note 1: Applicatiom through PC will be recommended.　Note 2: To download the examination admission slip you will need the reference number assigned

when you completed the online application, as well as your birth date. Your reference number is written in the email that was sent to the email address registered when you completed the online application. Check that email for your reference number.

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13 Taking the entrance examination

(1) On the day of the examination　 You should arrive at the examination site no later than 20 minutes before the start of the examination.

Applicants arriving 30 minutes or later after the start of the examination will not be allowed to take the examination.

(2) Examination sites【Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, Economics, Business and Commerce, Sociology, Science and Engineering, Foreign Language Education and Research, Psychology, East Asian Cultures, and Governance】　No. 1 Academic Building or Shobunkan (tentative), Senriyama Campus, Kansai University　Entrance Examination Office: 06-6368-1407【Graduate School of Informatics】　Building B (library and classrooms), Takatsuki Campus, Kansai University　Entrance Examination Office: 072-690-3213【Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences】　Takatsuki Muse Campus, Kansai University　Entrance Examination Office: 072-684-4000【Graduate School of Health and Well-being】　Sakai Campus, Kansai University　Entrance Examination Office: 072-229-5022

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Support to acquire visa for the overseas resident examinees and enrollees

1. Support to acquire short-term visa for entrance examination of the Graduate School

For an examinee who is not issued the short-term visa only with the examination admission slip, the university will issue ‘Certificate of Permission for Entrance Examination’ according to his or her request.Overseas resident applicants will carry out steps to acquire visa according to the following steps.

Ⅰ．Consult Japanese embassy or consulate in your home countries on acquisition of visa

Ⅱ　Contact to Kansai University Tell us that you cannot acquire your visa only with ‘Certificate of Permission for Entrance Examination’ by the starting date of the online application at each month. The university, as an invitation organization, will issue the documents required for acquiring a visa for short- term business stay and so on. In such case, you must submit several documents instructed by the university. More details will be given when you request the supports from the university. The visa will be issued through inspection of Japanese embassy and consulate, and we are not able to ensure the result.

Note: Issue of ‘Certificate of Permission for Entrance Examination’ and other documents required for acquiring a 　　 visa will take a long time. Contact the Graduate School Admissions Division before starting date of the online application at each month as early as possible.

Ⅱ　Contact to Kansai University.

・ Request to issue ‘Certificate of Permission for Entrance Examination’.　　　　　　　　　　↓ After completing your application, the university will issue and send it to your address through Express Mail Service (EMS).

Check point②　Is it possible to acquire a visa 　only with ‘Certificate of 　Permission for Entrance 　Examination’?

Check point①　Do you need to acquire a 　visa to visit Japan?

Required

Impossible

Go through the formalities for visiting Japan on your own

Possible

Not required

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2. Proxy application for issue of Certificate of Eligibility for enrollees

The university can apply for Certificate of Eligibility required for a student visa, on behalf of overseas resident planning to enroll at the Graduate School.Be sure that this service is just for overseas resident, not for resident in Japan.The issue of Certificate of Eligibility will be inspected by Japan Immigration Bureau. The university cannot ensure the result.〈Proxy application process〉

If you plan to utilize the proxy application services, check “Yes” for the “Proxy application of Certificate Eligibility” field on the online application.

　　　　Contact address; Kansai University Graduate School Admissions Division Phone; +81-6-6368-1407 E-mail; [email protected]

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IV. Extended enrollment programIn order to better meet the diverse needs of enrollees and expand opportunities for graduate-level learning and research, the Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, Informatics, Foreign Language Education and Research, Psychology, East Asian Cultures, and Governance offer a three-year course, in addition to the standard two-year Master's Degree Program. This program offers the following characteristics.

(1) Annual Course credit limitsUnder this program the limit of annual credit is as follows:

Course First year Second year Third year

Two-year course 28 28 ─Three-year course 20 20 16

(2) Assignment of classes by year for the three-year course

Graduate School of Law

Seminar (1)A/B, a major subject in the Legal and Political Studies Course is assigned to first- and second-year students. Seminar (2)A/B is assigned to third-year students. Seminar in the Business Law Course and Public Policy Course are assigned to third-year students.

Graduate School of LettersSeminar (1)A/B is assigned to as a research guidance class for their master's thesis; while Seminar (2)A/B is assigned to third-year students. The master's thesis is submittal in the third-year.

Graduate School of Informatics

A research guidance class for students' master's thesis is assigned to third-year students. Submission of master's thesis is in the third-year.

Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research

The classes taught by the student's faculty advisor as well as the Master's Degree Program Seminars 1a and b are assigned to first-year students. Master's Program Seminars 2a and b are assigned to third-year students.

Graduate School of Psychology

Seminar of Psychology (1)A/B is assigned to first-year students, while Seminar of Psychology (2)A/B is assigned to third-year students. Submission of master's thesis is in the third-year.

Graduate School of East Asian Cultures

Seminar (1)A/B is assigned to as a research guidance class for their master's thesis; while Seminar (2)A/B is assigned to third-year students. The master's thesis is submittal in the third-year.

Graduate School of Governance

Seminar of Governance I/II is assigned to first-year students, while Seminar of Governance III/IV, a research guidance class that focuses on a specific topic, is assigned to third-year students. Submission of master's thesis or a report on a specific theme of research is in the third-year.

Graduate School ofHealth and Well-being

Seminar of Health and Well-being (1)A/B is assigned to as a research guidance class for their master's thesis; while Seminar of Health and Well-being (2)A/B is assigned to third-year students. The master's thesis is submittal in the third-year.

(3) Changing courses after enrollmentAt the time enrollees become second-year students, they can request to switch from the three-year course to the two-year course if they satisfy the following conditions as designated by each Graduate School. If they do so, the course limit of their second-year will be 28 credits.

Eligible students will be notified during the fall semester of their first-year (Enrollees from the fall semester: spring semester of their first-year) by the University's information system. Please note that it is not possible to switch from the two-year course to the three-year course.

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Graduate School of LawGraduate School of Letters

The student must have earned 20 credits, which is the requirement for submitting a master's thesis, as of the end of his or her first-year.

Graduate School of Informatics

The student must have earned 16 credits, which is the requirement for submitting a master's thesis, as of the end of his or her first-year.

Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research

The student must have earned 20 credits, which is the requirement for submitting a master's thesis, as of the end of his or her first-year.Graduate School of

PsychologyGraduate School of East Asian Cultures

Graduate School of Governance

The student must have earned 20 credits, which is the requirement for submitting a master's thesis or a report on a specific theme of research, as of the end of his or her first-year.

Graduate School ofHealth and Well-being

The student must have earned 20 credits, which is the requirement forsubmitting a master's thesis, as of the end of his or her first-year.

(4) Limit of years enrolledLimit of years enrolled for both the two-year and three-year courses is four years.

(5) Graduation requirementsThe graduate requirements are the same for both the two-year and three-year courses. Students enrolled in the three-year course shall take three years to complete the same requirements as students enrolled in the two-year course. For more information, see “Graduate School Guidelines,” which you will receive at the time of enrollment.

(6) Educational FeesAs for School fees, refer ‘5 School fees and Other fees for 2020’ (Pages 21)If you change your attendance period of the Graduate School in the course of study, you must also pay the tuition of the 3rd grade at the beginning of the 2nd grade.(Confirm the exact amount of tuition to pay when you take the changing procedures.)

If you wish to apply for the three-year course under the extended enrollment program, select “Three-year course” for the “Extended enrollment” field on the online application. Your selection of either course will have no effect on the admission decision.If you wish to switch courses after being admitted, inform the Graduate School Admissions Division by Spring enrollment: January 10(Fri), 2020, Fall enrollment: July 30(Thu), 2020.Please note that applicants admitted under the University's February application process are not able to switch courses prior to their enrollment.

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V. General information

1. Entrance examination considerationsThe Graduate School will make special arrangements in the administration of entrance examinations and in the learning environment after enrollment for individuals with special needs such as physical disabilities, injuries, illnesses, or other circumstances. Please contact the Graduate School Admissions Division by the starting date for online application at each month.Without offering or counselling about your conditions by the designated date, such arrangements cannot be provided. When you happen to meet with an accident, be injured or be taken ill after application offer your conditions as soon as possible.

2. Precautions concerning the entrance examination(1) Be at the designated examination site no later than 20 minutes before the examination's initial start time.(2) Be sure to bring your examination admission slip with you. If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to

take the examination. (3) You will not be allowed to take the examination if you arrive 30 minutes or later after the written

examination or the oral examination start time.(4) You will not be allowed to leave your seat once the examination begins.(5) You may not place any items other than the following on your desk:　＊ Examination admission slip

(Place your examination admission slip in front of the examination number sticker on the desk.)　＊ Writing implements, eraser, pencil sharpener

(Use of electrical sharpeners, large sharpeners, or knives is not permitted.)　＊ Watch

(Watches may be used just for timing purposes only. Use of watches of which the second hand makes a sound, or large watches is not permitted.)

　＊ Tissues (Remove tissues from their bag or box.)

　＊ If you wish to use eye drops, a desk pad, a cushion, a lap blanket, or a handkerchief, you must obtain permission from the test proctor in advance.

(6) Use of the following items is not permitted: rulers; protractors; compasses; calculating devices (calculators, etc.); watch and wearable device of watch or glass type with calculation and dictionary functions; stop watches; kitchen timers; and mobile phones or smartphones. You may not loan writing implements to, or borrow them from, other students taking the examination. If your watch has an alarm function, that function must be disabled.

(7) Be sure to power off your mobile phone, smartphone, portable music player, and any other electronic devices and stow them in your bag. Use of a mobile phone or other electronic device as a watch is not permitted.

(8) Use of earplugs is not permitted as they may prevent you from hearing instructions from the test proctor.(9) You must follow all instructions relayed by the test proctor at the examination site.(10) Unacceptable behavior

The following actions constitute unacceptable behavior. If you engage in any such behavior, you will be instructed to stop taking the examination immediately. Your scores for all sections of the examination will be invalidated, and you will be ineligible to take any other entrance examination offered during the current academic year.

　 [1] Attempting to gain advantage on the examination by illegitimate means.　 [2] Attempting to give advantage on the examination to another student.

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　 [3] Placing an item that is not permitted on your desk during the examination.　 [4] Turning on a communications device such as a mobile phone during the examination.　 [5] Engaging in behavior that disrupts other students taking the examination at the examination site.　 [6] Failing to comply with instructions given by the test proctor at the examination site.　 [7] Impersonating an applicant and taking the examination on that person's behalf, or having someone

else do so on your behalf.　 [8] Engaging in other behavior that has the effect of compromising the fairness of the examination.

(11) Kansai University does not allow any students or faculty and staff members to commute by automobile or motorcycle, and there are no parking facilities available. Use public transportation when you come to take the examination.

(12) We will not take any responsibility for surveys about examination results and such conducted in the vicinity of examination sites.

　 Similarly, exercise care concerning people in the vicinity of the examination site attempting to solicit your personal information with promises to contact you with examination results, to take fees for contacting you with your examination results, to get you to transfer money as payment for enrollment fees (enrollment and registration fees), or otherwise engaging in fraudulent behavior.

　 The designated bank transfer from that is mailed with the notification of results is required in order to transfer funds to pay enrollment fees (enrollment and registration fees), tuition, and other fees. Kansai University will never contact you by phone or email to ask you to transfer funds.

3. Administering of the entrance examination Kansai University strives to take provide a fair test-taking environment. However, please note that we are compelled to take following measures:(1) In case of emergencies such as natural disasters (a heavy snowstorm, major earthquake, tsunami,

typhoon, or flooding and such), fire, power outage, or infectious disease outbreak (measles, influenza, etc.), we may postpone the examination start time, or delay the date of announcement for examination results. If the examination start time is postponed, the examination end time may also change, or the break may be adjusted in accordance with our bylaws to ensure students have sufficient time to complete the examination. Please check the Graduate School Entrance Examination Information website. Kansai University will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by students taking the examination, or for any other personal losses or damage in the event of an emergencies.

(2) The university cannot take any special measures to address sounds or noises that occurred in the course of everyday life. Examples

＊ Wind noise, rain noise, thunder ＊ Noise from aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, and trains ＊ Sirens from passing emergency vehicles ＊ Noise from construction work ＊ Announcements made by personnel collecting garbage, street vendors, and event organizers ＊ Calls of wild animals ＊ Normal sounds from the operation of the examination site's facilities and equipment, for example air-

conditioning and lighting ＊ Sounds from other students taking the examination (coughing, sneezing, sighing, sniffing, sounds

from writing implements, etc.)(3) In the event that a mobile phone, smartphone, watch, or other device starts making sounds or vibrating

during the examination, the offending bag or source of the noise will be removed without the consent of its owner (assuming that it can be identified) and stored in the Entrance Examination Office.

(4) The university does not take into account differences in examination room furnishings (desks, chairs,

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air-conditioning, lighting, audio equipment, etc.).(5) The university will not respond to requests or complaints concerning noise resulting from instructions

or explanations given by the test proctor, or from his or her movements around the room in the course of administering the examination.

(6) In the event that you engage in behavior that disrupts other students taking the examination, the test proctor may deem that behavior unacceptable, or may instruct you to take the examination in a separate room.

In addition the following information will be provided on the Graduate School Entrance Examination Information website:＊ Urgent information concerning administering the entrance examination＊ Changes to the application guidelines＊ Changes to the list of advisors (list of full-time faculty members) or other related information＊ Information about the Graduate School Briefing Session and other events＊ Other general information about entrance examinations

4. Checking the announced resultsYour results of success or failure will be sent by express mail on the date of the announcement of results. This is the only official notification you will receive. You may receive your notification two or more days after this date.

Note 1: The University is not liable for any incidents that occur while your notification is in transit (loss or leakage of personal information and such).

Note 2: The University will not display the entrance examination results on any campus.Note 3: The University cannot accept inquiries by phone concerning the results.Note 4: If you fail to take any of the written or oral examination you will not be notified of your results. Note 5: The number of applicants who have passed the entrance examination can be seen at each graduate

school's entrance examination information website for a limited period of time.

5. Enrollment ProceduresApplicants who passed the entrance examination will receive a number of documents in the mail, including a notification of the passing result, and a payment slip for enrollment. Follow the enclosed instructions. You will not be able to enroll if you fail to complete the process by the designated deadline.

(1) Enrollment step I-(1) (payment of admission fee〈enrollment and registration fees〉)The fees should be paid through the designated bank transfer form by 1:00 pm on the day of the deadline.Once paid, the enrollment and registration fees should not be refundable.Note: Graduates of Kansai University and a Kansai University graduate school can skip this step as they are

not required to pay admission fee 〈enrollment and registration fees〉.

(2) Enrollment step I-(2) (payment of tuition and other fees) Enrollment step II (online registration and submission of documents)

○Spring Enrollment Enrollment documents will be sent out in mid February 2020 (for February applicants, together with notification of the results). Pay tuition and other fees and submit the required documentation in accordance with the instructions on the Enrollment Process Information (II) that you receive. These charges and fees should be paid through the designated bank transfer form by 1:00 pm on the day of the deadline.

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Please contact the Graduate School Admissions Division in the following cases:　・If your enrollment documents fail to arrive by February 14(Fri), 2020　・If your address changes after you passed the entrance examination

○Autumn Enrollment　 Enrollment documents will be sent out in mid August 2020 Pay tuition and other fees and submit the

required documentation in accordance with the instructions on the Enrollment Process Information (II) that you receive.

　 These charges and fees should be paid through the designated bank transfer form by 1:00 pm on the day of the deadline.

　 Please contact the Graduate School Admissions Division in the following cases:　・If your enrollment documents fail to arrive by August 21(Fri), 2020　・If your address changes after you passed the entrance examination

　 Kansai University is not liable for documents that could not be delivered or that were delayed. If the enrollment steps are not completed by the due date accordingly, you cannot enroll.

(3) Method of paymentUse the designated bank transfer form and wire funds from your local bank, or other financial institutions. Do not transfer funds from an automated teller machine (ATM). Additionally, funds cannot be transferred from Japan Post Bank or convenience stores.

＊Refunds of tuition and other fees upon withdrawal　 Enrollees who request to withdrawal by Spring Enrollment: March 31(Tue), 2020, Autumn Enrollment:

Sptember 20(Sun), 2020, for a legitimate reason, can request to refund their paid tuition.　(For specific steps, see the Enrollment Process Information (II).)

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5. School fees and Other fees for 2020

【Spring Enrollment】Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, Economics, Business and Commerce, Sociology, East Asian Cultures, and GovernanceMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)

Category2020 academic year 2021 and subsequent

academic years (annual payment)Spring Semester Fall semester

School fees Admission Fee 130,000 ─ ─Tuition 364,500 364,500 729,000

Other Fees Alumni Fee 10,000 ─ 20,000Total 504,500 364,500 749,000

Graduate School of InformaticsMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)





Graduate School of Science and EngineeringMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)



School fees Admission Fee 130,000 ─ ─Tuition 569,500 569,500 1,139,000

Other Fees Alumni Fee 10,000 ─ 20,000Total 709,500 569,500 1,159,000

Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and ResearchMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)





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Graduate School of Psychology (Major in Psychology)Master's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)





Graduate School of Societal Safety SciencesMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)





Graduate School of Health and Well-beingMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)





Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, East Asian Cultures, and GovernanceMaster's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)

Category2020 academic year 2021

academic year (annual payment)

2022 and subsequent


School fees Admission Fee 130,000 ─ ─ ─Tuition 268,000 268,000 536,000 535,000

Other Fees Alumni Fee 10,000 ─ 20,000 ─Total 408,000 268,000 556,000 535,000

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Graduate School of InformaticsMaster's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and ResearchMaster's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




Graduate School of Psychology (Major in Psychology)Master's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




Graduate School of Health and Well-beingMaster's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent


School Fees Admission Fee 130,000 ─ ─ ─Tuition 284,500 284,500 569,000 569,000

Other Fees Alumni & Alumnae Association Fee 10,000 ─ 20,000 ─

Total 424,500 284,500 589,000 569,000

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Graduate Schools of Law, Letters, Economics, Business and Commerce, Sociology, East Asian Cultures, Governance and Foreign Language Education and ResearchPh.D. Degree Program (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




Graduate Schools of Informatics, Science and Engineering, and Societal Safety SciencesPh.D. Degree Program (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




Graduate School of PsychologyPh.D. Degree Program (in Yen)



2022 and subsequent




【Autumn Enrollment】Graduate School of Letters, and East Asian CulturesMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)

Category

2020 academicyear 2021 academic year

2022 andsubsequent

academic years(annual payment)

Firstsemesterenrolled

Springsemester

Fallsemester

For everysemester

School Fees

Admission Fee 130,000 ― ― ―Tuition 364,500 364,500 364,500 364,500

Other Fees Alumni & AlumnaeAssociation Fee ― 10,000 ― 20,000

Total 494,500 374,500 364,500 384,500

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Graduate School of Science and EngineeringMaster's Degree Program (two-year course) (in Yen)

Category

2020 academicyear 2021 academic year

2022 andsubsequent



Springsemester

Fallsemester

For everysemester

School FeesAdmission Fee 130,000 ― ― ―Tuition 569,500 569,500 569,500 569,500

Other Fees Alumni & AlumnaeAssociation Fee ― 10,000 ― 20,000

Total 699,500 579,500 569,500 589,500

Graduate School of Letters, and East Asian CulturesMaster's Degree Program (three-year course) (in Yen)

Category

2020 academic

year2021 academic year 2022 academic year

2023 andsubsequentacademic years(annual payment)


Springsemester

Fallsemester

Springsemester

Fallsemester

For everysemester

School FeesAdmission Fee 130,000 ― ― ― ― ―Tuition 268,000 268,000 268,000 268,000 267,500 267,500

Other Fees Alumni & AlumnaeAssociation Fee ― 10,000 ― 20,000 ― ―

Total 398,000 278,000 268,000 288,000 267,500 267,500

Graduate School of Letters, and East Asian CulturesPh.D. Degree Program (in Yen)

Category

2020 academic


2023 andsubsequentacademic years(annual payment)


Springsemester

Fallsemester

Springsemester

Fallsemester

For everysemester



Total 494,500 374,500 364,500 384,500 364,500 364,500

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Graduate School of Science and EngineeringPh.D. Degree Program (in Yen)

Category

2020 academic


2023 andsubsequent



Springsemester

Fallsemester

Springsemester

Fallsemester

For everysemester



Total 539,500 419,500 409,500 429,500 409,500 409,500

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Notes1. Graduates of Kansai University or a Kansai University Graduate School, and undergraduates at the

University who satisfy the requirements described by 1-11 of Article 46 Paragraph of the Graduate School Rules (that is, the successful examinees of Academic Acceralation Entrance Examination) are not required to pay the admission fee (admission registration fee) when continuing their studies at one of the Graduate Schools.

2. Graduates of the Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Ryugakusei-Bekka) who continue their studies at one of the University's faculties or Graduate Schools are eligible to receive a 50% discount on the admission fee (admission registration fee). The same applies to students without finishing the program of the Course.

3. The University collects ¥30,000 (¥10,000 at the time of enrollment and then ¥20,000 at the following academic year) on behalf of the Alumni Association. (For students entering at the Fall Semester, the University collects a total of ¥30,000 on behalf of the Alumni Association by collecting ¥10,000 at the Spring Semester in the academic year following the year of enrollment and then ¥20,000 at the next Spring Semester.) The dues are not collected from students who have already paid as graduates of the University or any of the Graduate Schools, including the successful examinees of Academic Acceleration Entrance Examination according to the above rule.

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6. Scholarship Information in the 2020 academic year　The following list of scholarships is for the enrollees of the 2020 spring semester.＊The criteria of selection vary by each Graduate School. 　For more information, contact the scholarship coordinator office of each campus on the end of this section.

■Past records of scholarships of award type for Graduate School Students　 • About 40% of all Graduate School students have received any award type of scholarships in 2019.

① Kansai University Scholarship of Special Award type for Graduate School Students

Award type

＊Notification-based（The university will notify the adoption of the scholarship to the eligible students before enrolling.）

■ Eligibility　 • The students to enroll to Master's Degree and Ph.D. Degree Programs who have gained high scores in the

entrance examination in the 2020 academic year.■ Varieties of entrance examination and scholarship　 • Eligible students will be selected for the results of all types of entrance examinations both of Master's Degree

and Ph.D. Degree Programs after whole schedule are finished.　　 But as for Master's Degree Programs of Law and Business and Commerce, Foreign Language Education

Research, Science and Engineering will be as follows.

　　 Master's Degree Program of Law;　　 All entrance exams except the special entrance examination for foreign students by the ABE Initiative

program.

　　 Master's Degree Programs of Business and Commerce;　　 Five-year consistent education program entrance examination (october application), Internal Promotion

Examination(october application), Internal Promotion Examination (february application)

　　 Master's Degree Program of Science and Engineering;　　 Eligible students will be selected according to the results of Internal Promotion Examination (June

application), General Entrance Examination (August application), and Internal Promotion Examination for students of early graduation.

　　 Foreign Language Education and Research;　　 Apply for all entrance exams except Aston University DD program of general entrance examination.　　 Ph.D. Program of Disaster Management;　　 Eligible students will be selected according to the result of entrance examination of international students

(English course PDM) (February and June applications).

■ Awards AmountDegree Program Graduate School Yearly Awards Amount (yen)

Master's Degree Program

Law, Letters, Economics, Business and CommerceSociology, Psychology, East Asian CulturesGovernance, Health and Well-being

500,000

Foreign Language Education and Research 550,000Informatics, Societal Safety Sciences 600,000Science and Engineering 750,000

Ph.D. Degree Program Every Graduate School 500,000＊ Awards Amount differs for the students of 1 year course and 3 year course of Master's Degree Program.

Contact scholarship coordinator offices.■Duration of Award　 • From the 2020 academic year to the end of usual study term.　　Whether to award again at the next academic year will be judged from the achievement at the end of school year.

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For more information about scholarships, contact the scholarship section on your campus.Senriyama Campus (Student Services Bureau, Scholarship and Financial Assistance Group)3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita 564-8680Phone: 06-6368-1121 (operator)Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and university holidays)

Takatsuki Campus (Takatsuki Campus Office)

2-1-1 Ryozenji-cho, Takatsuki 569-1095Phone: 072-690-2163 (direct)Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and university holidays)

Takatsuki Muse Campus (Muse Office)7-1 Hakubai-cho, Takatsuki 569-1098Phone: 072-684-4000 (operator)Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and university holidays)

Sakai Campus (Sakai Campus Office)1-11-1 Kaorigaoka-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai 590-8515Phone: 072-229-5022 (operator)Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and university holidays)

② Kansai University Graduate School Scholarship (awarded for persons with excellent grades in the Graduate School) (to currently enrolled students)

Award type ＊Application-based

■Eligibility　 • Graduate School students with excellent grades who are in difficulty to continue to study for economic

reasons. ■Awards Amount　 • See the lower part of next page.■Duration of Award　 • for one year（You can apply next year again.）

③ Kansai University Educational Assistance Fund Scholarship


■Eligibility　 • Graduate School Students with excellent grades who are in difficulty to continue to study for economic

reasons.■Awards Amount　 • See the figure below.■Duration of Award　 • for one year（You can apply next year again.）

④ Kansai University Mature Students Scholarship (awarded for excellent working adult graduate students)


■Eligibility　 • Mature Graduate School students with excellent grades who have gained superior accomplishment in their

Graduate School.■Awards Amount　 • See the figure below.■Duration of Award　 • for one year（You can apply next year again.）Awards Amount≪Awards Amount for ②，③ and ④ scholarships in common≫

Degree Program Graduate School Yearly Awards Amount (yen)

Master's DegreeProgram

Law, Letters, Economics, Business and CommerceSociology,Psychology, East Asian Cultures,Governance,Health and Well-being

250,000

Foreign Language Education and Research 275,000Informatics, Societal Safety Sciences 300,000Science and Engineering 375,000

Ph.D. Degree Program Every Graduate School 250,000＊ Awards Amount differs for the students of 1 year course and 3 year course of Master's Degree Program.

Contact scholarship coordinator offices.

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JR Awaji

Wakayama

Yodoyabashi

Tengachaya

Shin-Imamiya

Kitahama

Tenjimbashisujiroku-chome

Kami-Shinjo

Kadoma-shi

Mikunigaoka

Senri-Chuo Yamada

Minami-Senri

Kita-Senri

KansaiInternationalAirport

Namba

Tennoji

OsakaInternationalAirport

Sannomiya

Sannomiya

Asakayama

Awaji

Kandai-mae

Takatsuki

Takatsuki-shi

Tonda

Setsu-tonda

Juso

Shin-Osaka

Sakai Campus

Takatsuki MuseCampus

TakatsukiCampus

SenriyamaCampus

Hankyu Kobe Line

JR Kobe Line

Nankai Railway

Nankai Koya Line

Keihan Railway

JR Osaka Loop Line

JR Kyoto Line

HankyuSenri Line

JR Hanwa Line

Osaka M

onorail

Midosuji Line SakaisujiLine

Osaka(Umeda)

Hankyu Kyoto Line

7. Getting to Kansai University

Note: When asking directions for taking an entrance examination at the Kansai University Senriyama Campus or giving your destination to a taxi driver, clearly state that you are going to “Senriyama no Kansai Daigaku.” Kansai University has multiple campuses (Senriyama, Takatsuki, Takatsuki Muse and Sakai). Also, a simple “Kandai” may be mistaken for "Handai" -the shortened name for Osaka University in Suita and the neighboring Toyonaka. Arriving at the wrong location may prevent you from taking the examination.

○ �Hankyu�Railway:�Take�the�train�from�Umeda�(Osaka)�station�bound�for�Kita-Senri.�Pass�Juso,�Minamikata�and�Awaji�stations�and�get�off�at�Kandai-mae�station� (about�20-25�mins.).�Or,� take�the�train�from�Umeda� (Osaka)�bound� for�Kyoto�Kawaramachi� (“Kaisoku�Tokkyu”�Limited�Express,�Tokkyu”�Limited�Express,�“Kaisoku�Kyuko”�Rapid�Express,�“Kaisoku”�Rapid�Service,�“Junkyu”�Semi-Express�or�“Futsu”�Local)�and�get�off�at�Awaji�station.�At�Awaji�station,� transfer� to� the� line�bound� for�Kita-senri�and�get�off�at�Kandai-mae�station�(about�15�mins.).�In�either�case,�it�is�a�5-minute�walk� from� the�station.�Note� that� the�“Tsukin�Tokkyu”�Limited�Express�does�not�stop�at�Awaji�station.

○ �Osaka�Metro�Sakaisuji�Line� (through�services�with� the�Hankyu�Senri�Line):�Take�the�Osaka�Metro�from�Tengachaya�station�bound�for�Kita-Senri.�Pass�Nippombashi,�Kitahama,�Tenjimbashisuji�6-chome�(Tenroku)�and�Awaji�stations�and�get�off�at�Kandai-mae�station�(about�40-45�mins.).�Walk�about�5�mins.

○ �JR�Shinkansen:�Take� the� train� from�Shin-Osaka�station�bound�for�Nakamozu� on� the� Subway�Midosuji� Line� and� get� off� at�Nishinakajima-Minamigata�station.�Transfer�at�the�Hankyu�Railway�Minamikata�station� to� the� train�bound�for�Kita-senri.�Pass�Awaji�station�and�get�off�at�Kandai-mae�station�(about�30-35�mins.).�Walk�about�5�mins.

○ �From�Osaka� International�Airport� (Itami�Airport):� From�Osaka�Airport�station,� take� the�Osaka�Monorail�bound�for�Kadoma-shi.�Pass�Hotarugaike�and�Senri-chuo�stations�and�get�off�at�Yamada�station.�Transfer�at� the�Hankyu�Railway�Yamada�station� to� the�train�bound�for�Tengachaya�or�Umeda�and�get�off�at�Kandai-mae�station�(about�30-35�mins.).�it�is�a�5-minute�walk�from�the�station.

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8. Examination sites

No1. AcademicBuilding

Shobunkan Main Gate

Hankyu RailwayKandai-mae Station

to Kita-Senri

On the day of the entrance examination, please go to your examination site according to instruction of the information board in the campus.There is no parking area in Senriyama Campus and commuting with car or motorcycle is fully prohibited. For taking examination, please use public transportation.

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Takatsuki City Bus Timetable

http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp/kurashi/bus_kotsu/bus/index.html

【Takatsuki Campus】Graduate School of Informatics

○ JR:　 Take the JR Kyoto Line from Osaka or Kyoto station and get off at Takatsuki station (about 15 mins. by

the Special Rapid Service) or Settsu-Tonda station (about 20 mins.). From there, take the Takatsuki City Bus. If going to the JR Takatsuki station, use the central wicket north exit. If going to the JR Settsu-Tonda station, pass through the wicket and exit from the north side.

○ Hankyu Railway:　 Take the Hankyu Kyoto Line from Umeda or Kawaramachi station to Tonda or Takatsuki-shi station (about 20-25 mins.). Walk to the JR Settsu-Tonda station (about a 5 min. walk) or the JR Takatsuki station (about a 10 min. walk). Take the Takatsuki City Bus from either JR station.

○ Takatsuki City Bus:　 From JR Takatsuki station, take the bus bound for Kansai Daigaku. From JR Settsu-Tonda station, take the

bus bound for Kansai Daigaku, Hagitani or Hagitani Sogo Koen. Get off at the Kansai Daigaku stop in the Takatsuki Campus (about 20 mins.). Do NOT get off at “Nishi-no-kuchi (Kandai Seimon Mae).” Visitors are not allowed in by automobile or motorcycle.

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Settsukyo Park

Heian Jogakuin (St. Agnes)University

JR Takatsuki station bus stop

JR Settsu-Tonda station bus stop

JR Takatsuki station North boarding area

Shopping district Boardingarea

Disembarkation area

JR Kyoto Line

Actamore

❺ Kansai University

JR Settsu-Tonda stationboarding area

❶ Kansai Daigaku, Hagitani, Hagitani Sogo Koen

Takatsuki

Himuro Post Office

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Takatsuki Municipal 　　Middle School 　　No. 4

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【Education and Research Facilities】

[1] Bldg. A: Administration & Research[2] Bldg. B: Library & Lecture Rooms[3] Bldg. C: Studio[4] Bldg. D: Graduate School[5] Bldg. E: Lecture Rooms[6] Bldg. F: Research Center for Networking[7] Bldg. K: Information Seminar Rooms[8] Bldg. L: Welfare Building

【Student Life Facilities】[9] Bldg. S: Student House[10] Bldg. R: Research House[11] Bldg. G: Gymnasium[12] All-weather Hard Court[13] Riding Ground[14] Golf Range[15] Tennis Court[16] 1st Athletic Ground[17] 2nd Athletic Ground[18] KU Takatsuki Ice Arena[19] 3rd Athletic Ground[20] Seminar House Kogakukan

Bus Stop“Nishino-kuchi”

Bus Stop“Kansai-Daigaku”

Main Gate

North GateBicycle Parking

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【Takatsuki Muse Campus】Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences

○ JR:　 Take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Osaka station bound for Kyoto and get off at Takatsuki station (about 15 mins at the Limited express.). Walk about 7 mins.

○ Hankyu Railway:　 Take the train from Umeda (Osaka) station bound for Kyoto Kawaramachi and get off at Takatsuki-shi

station (about 20 mins at the Limited express.). Walk about 10 mins.

○ JR Shinkansen:　 Take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Shin-Osaka station bound for Kyoto and get off at Takatsuki station (about 15mins at the Limited express.). Walk about 7 mins.

○ From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport):　 From Osaka Airport station, take the Osaka Monorail bound for Kadoma-shi and get off at Minami-

ibaraki station. Transfer to the Hankyu Railway Minami-ibaraki station and take the train bound for Kyoto Kawaramachi. Get off at Takatsuki-shi station (about 40-45 mins.) and walk about 10 mins.

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Aurora MallTakatsuki Seibu

AijinkaiRehabilitation

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Imamura Kindergarten

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Sumitomo Mitsui Bank

Aijinkai Healthcare CorporationTakatsuki General Hospital

Kansai University

Takatsuki Muse CampusDirections to the Takatsuki Muse Campus

Via JRVia Hankyu

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� Bldg. A (Lecture Rooms, Sakai Campus Office, Career Center)� Bldg. B (Lecture Rooms, Sakai Campus Library, Cafeteria, Store)� Gymnasium (Arena, Judo/Kendo Dojo, Training Gym)� Swimming Pool� Facility for Experiential Learning Activities� Evergreen (Open Space)

【Sakai Campus】Graduate School of Health and Well-being

Online application Q&A

Q1. I do not have an Internet connection at home. How can I complete the online application?

A1. The online application can be completed at your school or any other place where there is an Internet connection. If you will be unable to complete the online application, contact the Graduate School Admissions Division before the start day of the online application period.

Q2. I cannot print out the application form and other documents at home. How can I print these documents?

A2. Print out the documents at your school or any other place where a printer is available. If you cannot print out the application form or other documents, contact the Graduate School Admissions Division.

Q3. There is a mistake in the information I registered for my online application. How can I correct it?

A3. If you have not yet paid the the application fee, repeat the online application process from the beginning. (If you have already paid the application fee or submitted your application documents, please see Q4.) You can, however, use the reference number you were given at the time of registration to re-enter your application details based on your previously registered personal information. Please note that in doing so, you will lose the application form and various application numbers (such as your reference number and payment receipt number) obtained previously. Even if you pay the application fee and submit application documents using the application form and administrative numbers you were assigned according to the false information, your application will not be considered complete.

Q4. I noticed a mistake in my registered information after paying the application fee or after submitting my application documents. What should I do?

A4. Contact the Graduate School Admissions Division.

Q5. The pop-up that was supposed to appear upon completing my online application was blocked and I cannot print out my application form or other documents. What should I do?

A5. You can display the information registered for your online application once again using your reference number. Click on “登録内容を修正する” (revise registered information) on the online application page and enter the reference number given to you at registration. The online application confirmation screen will be displayed again. Print out your application form or other documents.

Q6. By filling in online application and paying the application fee, do I complete my application?

A6. No. Your application is not complete until you have filled in online application, paid the application fee, and also submitted the required application documents. As applications cannot be accepted after the deadline, please be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the procedure during the scheduled dates.

Kansai University Graduate Schoolhttp://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Gr_sch/

Senriyama CampusGraduate School of Law　　Graduate School of Letters　　Graduate School of Economics

Graduate School of Business and Commerce　　Graduate School of Sociology　　Graduate School of Science and Engineering Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research　　Graduate School of Psychology

Graduate School of East Asian Cultures　　Graduate School of Governance

Inquiries: Graduate School Admissions Division, Admissions Center3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680　　　TEL: 06-6368-1121 (main)

E-mail: [email protected]

Takatsuki CampusGraduate School of Informatics

Inquiries: Takatsuki OfficeRyozenji-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1095　　　TEL: 072-690-3213 (direct)


Takatsuki Muse CampusGraduate School of Societal Safety Sciences

Inquiries: Muse Office7-1 Hakubai-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1098　　　TEL: 072-684-4000 (main)


Sakai CampusGraduate School of Health and Well-being

Inquiries: Sakai Campus Office1-11-1 Kaorigaoka-cho, Sakai, Osaka 590-8515　　　TEL: 072-229-5022 (main)


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